This was my second cycling trip to Taiwan, and it was even better than the first. We cycled from south to north, taking in the amazing Taroko Gorge climb. This... read more is an epic climb, which the pro cyclists race up each year, but with Pedal Taiwan's help our group of retired amateurs managed to get to the top. The food, sightseeing, accommodation and support were all brilliant and once again I was blown away by the quality of the cycling - beautiful scenery, perfect roads, polite drivers and friendly locals. A big thanks to Rob, James and Frank for making the trip so special.

  The Pedal Taiwan tour provided interesting and challenging rides, and the opportunity to sample the wide range of food options.
Usually a cycling tour will cover only a small part... read more of a country. However when I looked at the main places of interest, I concluded that this cycling tour was probably the best way to see the country. The 2-week itinerary took us north up the east coast as well as around Taipei, so really most of the places of interest were covered. I tacked on several days for some extra sightseeing.
Rob provided a well organised, relaxed and enjoyable itinerary, and was backed by an excellent tour leader in James, and a great mechanic in Frank. Accommodation was of a high standard, with a mix of hotels and B & B's. His research and experience on the best places to eat was also a bonus - it was fun to try different and unusual foods, particularly in the night markets.
It was a great cycling holiday and I would recommend it to others

  We had a great time. The cycling was fun and the brochure descriptions give a clear indication of what to expect. For a part time cyclist like me the trip... read more was challenging but achievable even if i was a little slow up the 87k climb! My wife had a great time on a hired electric bike which made hill climbing very easy. We enjoyed the mix of cycling and stopping off to see the sights - hot springs, tea plantations, night markets, great food, temples, friendly people. The accommodation worked really well even in remote locations and the support team were helpful throughout.

  2 week trip involving exploration of Taipei a bullet train ride and then more fabulous cycling along the southern and eastern coast before mountain climbs and descents. Thanks to James... read more and Frank our bike support team and Rob for organising everything so efficiently . The food was amazing and the guiding team enabled us to explore all sorts of fabulous local restaurants the street food was unusual and really added to the experience. The Taroko gorge was an epic challenge but with a mixed ability group Rob and his team still managed to provide support to the front and the back of the peleton and I think all the party ended the day exhausted but satisfied with the achievement. Would recommend the trip to anyone with a sense of adventure keen to explore Taiwan

  I did the 4 day KOM tour, and James and Annie were excellent guides. The rides and climbs were challenging for enough for a fit and experienced cyclist, especially days... read more 2 and 3 which include both sides of Wuling Pass, but also quite doable for others.

The hotels and food were also very good. Our guides took us to great local places for food that we would never have visited on our own.

  Highly recommend Pedal Taiwan for your next cycling adventure. We did a personalized trip for four of us for 6 days. The trip exceeded our expectations! The cycling... read more routes were spectacular- incredible scenery with virtually no traffic! We joked that we weren’t sure whether we were on a cycling tour or a food tour! The accommodations, guide, organization, quality of bikes - all were fantastic.

  We had a 2 week tour with our guide James who not only is a keen cyclist but is passionate about his country, it's history, people, sight's and delicacies.
The... read more roads in Taiwan are of a high standard and we were shown the best rides to sample the tarmac - with stunning views.
Great accommodation with some real surprises throughout the regional areas - again local knowledge uncovers gems.
Riding the Taiwan KOM course was a highlight and an epic experience.
I can highly recommend you putting Taiwan on your cycling to do list and let Rob and James from Pedal Taiwan look after you.

  Taiwan is a great place to cycle (wide roads, bike lanes, friendly drivers and locals, great landscape, some serious mountains!) and Rob from PedalTaiwan.com did a great job to help... read more us design the perfect trip for this father and son (13yo) week-end from Taipei to the Coast (Fulong, Jiaoxi), get us geared up (the bike rentals were of a high quality) as well as welcome us during our ride.

Kudos to James, our local Taiwanese cycling guide (with a well-equipped support Van), who was the ideal partner for this type of ride, thanks to his local knowledge, food recommendations, patient temperament etc; He always makes sure you have a fabulous time, either on the road/bike, or during the various breaks and stops. He is a real asset!

We have done our fair-share travelling in the Asia region, and eventhough this was our first cycling-only adventure, we found that PedalTaiwan delivered on all aspects of the organisation despite the challenges associated with a bike trip (logistics, weather, closed roads, etc). I highly recommend the experience with Rob, James and PedalTawain.

  Thanks go out to Rob and the team at Pedal Taiwan for a fantastic 2 weeks in Taiwan, exploring the best cycling, food and natural attractions.
Accommodation ranged from 4... read more star in cities, to hostels and BnB in the regions, but was all of a high standard.
We generally searched out street food and restaurants where locals eat. Again, all fantastic.
Unlike many Asian countries, there was no worries about food poisoning, the water, or crime.
I felt safe at all times, even when walking alone on the last night in Taipei... try that in Barcelona!
The Taiwanese people are lovely and helpful. Many were curious about what we were doing, and blown away by the distances etc.
Drivers, generally were patient and gave us cyclists a wide berth. A polite toot in the mountains let us know they were passing.
Bike lanes on most roads except in the mountains , shared with scooters.
NO smashed glass!
Roads in Taiwan are a really high standard and
invariably hot mix. Again a contrast to here!

Finally, thanks to Brad, our guide, whose local knowledge, humour ( and Mandarin! ) got us through it all!